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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Hayward . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I typically perform an assessment with every individual during the first lesson. Depending on goals, I will recommend curriculum to achieve the desired results. If a classical approach is desired, I use the Alfred's Basic Piano series and the Hal Leonard method for guitar, along with scale and chord theory literature depending on the level of the student. I also teach jazz/pop accompaniment style improv playing so I print music out from various sources. Read More
Instruments: Piano
As a musician, I believe that performers must convey not only the logic, but the artistic and emotional warmth inherent in the music. As a teacher, I emphasize that one utilizes technique for the purpose of communication, and I know that this is a truth at all levels, whether in a Class Piano situation or with very advanced talents. I feel it is also vital for students (again, at all levels) to gain experience with literature from a variety of musical periods, so as to develop a diversity of taste and interpretive style. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Ukulele Music Keyboard
My lesson plans are curated for individual needs. Over the past twelve years, I have worked with all ages, talent levels, and abilities, and have learned that it is absolutely essential for the teacher to adjust their methods for each students, as each individual has different goals, learning styles, interests, and needs. I strive to find new music my students will fall in love with, and am constantly learning new music to help them play their favorite songs at their current level. Read More
Instruments: Piano Keyboard
Wether the student is beginner or is more experienced, I take time to get to know the student and understand their goals with the piano and what they want to achieve out of piano lessons with me. I then give students a customized approach to reaching their goals while also ensuring the student is developing the proper skills and techniques. All the student needs is a binder and a pencil, and I create lesson plans and strategies to ensure the success of the student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Organ Synthesizer
I have no hard strict rules when it comes to teaching, because every student is different and they all learn at different speeds in different ways. I've taught out of the following books: Bastien Piano Basics Alfred Piano Method Faber Method John Thompson's Teaching Little Fingers to Play For more advanced students, I'm open to spending on time on whatever concepts they most want to cover. I also have a broad repetoire of jazz and classical as well as modern pop, rock, and even country and TV Themes to select from if the student has a specific style or song in mind. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet
I was educated from age 7 in Clarinet, reaching the highest award offered by The Associated Board of the Royal School of Music at age 12. I was graded A* for my school music exam (GCSE) a year early, and also gained and A Grade in my college (A Level). Seeking to go to music college I then took ABRSM Grade 6 piano. I played in the Birmingham Schools Wind Orchestra (Principal Clarinet) and the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra (1st Alto Saxophone). Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ
I'm a teacher who has experience with ages 8 to 80 (at least!). Collaborating with people at all levels of development is wonderful! Adult beginners find that they know more than they had anticipated. They will be playing familiar songs with two hands together in just a few lessons. My background includes diverse styles and genres, collaborations from church music positions and choral accompanying to teaching piano lessons and working with singers and instrumentalists. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
You will hear this over and over (no pun intended) but repetition, ear breaks and time limits are a key to practicing effectively. When learning a song, usually there are phrases that become challenges and can stop you from learning the song in its entirety. Next time when faced with one of these difficult phrases, try following these steps;
1. play the part as slowly as needed for you to play it without stopping.
2, Play it at the same pace 5 times in a row.
2. After the 5th time, try playing it at a tempo closer to the songs original tempo.
3. If you ever begin to feel overwhelmed from the repetition take a walk, get some water or do something else to give your ears a rest.
4. When you think you're ready, try playing it again in repetition until you can play it with ease!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I believe the first indicator is when a child is beginning to show interest in instruments or music. This could include your child spending time messing with a piano or showing an interest in hitting a percussion instrument
Other signs of knowing could include if your child is beginning to sing along to songs, tap their foot, head or hand to music. Anytime a child begins to show signs that they are registering and following the rhythm or melody of a song can have these musical skills developed!
When will I start to see results?
This depends completely on your learning style, pace of learning and free time! Consistent practicing within a set time frame on a daily basis will guarantee visible results in all facets of your playing.
The older we get the more developed our ears get as well. If you're beginning in middle school and are driven, I've seen students improve in as quickly as a month. If you're in high school or are an adult, I've had students learn simple songs in no less than a week! Again, this is all dependent upon your own drive, interest, time spent playing and learning style.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
This teacher would easily by Alison Rainey! Her demeanor was approachable, positive and well organized. She wrote her own lyrics, played piano and sang in a band outside of lessons which heavily inspired me at the time to practice reading sheet music, follow her songwriting & practice strategies and eventually perform live at piano recitals!
She also was open to me bringing in songs I was interested in and taught me how to break down the song into learn-able segments. All in all, Alison inspired me by instilling practical strategies that could make my musical dreams a reality!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
It was the first instrument I ever picked up and is to this day my favorite as well! I practiced piano on my own and with friends fairly often and eventually felt comfortable playing in a variety of settings in high school. I was very shy in high school and playing keyboards & piano with others was how I met new people, made and developed new friendships. Also, there are a huge variety of styles one can play on piano and I use it to compose string, guitar and bass arrangements for neo soul and classical music I've been composing.
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